Chicago, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,844 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Chicago, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
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  Personal
  4.7% lower
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